In the meantime, Russian athletes are barred from participating in international competitions. This decision was taken in November 2015 following the report made by an independent commission of WADA, which accused Russia's sports agencies and authorities of interfering in the anti-doping lab work in Moscow.

Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko could be involved in concealing information about a systematic doping by Russian athletes.

Read the WADA Statement: Independent Investigation confirms Russian State manipulation of the doping control process

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